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Y197 OFU

2001 Iveco Tipper

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Iveco Tipper147,409 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 OFU
MakeIveco
ModelTipper
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2017

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 May 2017

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r inner tyre cracking on walls

Pass 22 Jun 2016

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre cracking

Nearside rear inner tyre cracking

Pass 12 May 2015
Pass 11 Apr 2014 188,960 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle low on nearside front

Fail 10 Apr 2014 188,959 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle low on nearside front

Pass 13 Apr 2013 184,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 184,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 174,823 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

towbar bracket so badly damaged tow bar could not be used

Fail 15 Mar 2012 174,823 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

inner o/s rear lamp is not working

towbar bracket so badly damaged tow bar could not be used

Pass 29 Mar 2011 167,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Mar 2011 167,898 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 160,098 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 151,182 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 141,105 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 140,843 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 126,362 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

How Reliable is the Iveco Tipper?

Based on 1,841 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
7,163
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 95
Brake pipe excessively corroded 87
Registration plate lamp not working 77
position lamp(s) not working 76
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Y197 OFU is a 2001 Iveco Tipper in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2001 Iveco Tipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 147,409 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Iveco Tipper fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y197 OFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Iveco Tipper typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Iveco Tipper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y197 OFU registered?

Y197 OFU is a 2001 Iveco Tipper, first registered on 19 June 2001.

Is Y197 OFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y197 OFU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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